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Go Country 105

Jelly Roll takes “Halfway to Hell” to #1

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Jelly Roll has scored his fourth #1 with “Halfway to Hell.”

The track, which Jelly co-wrote, is the third and final single off his debut country album, Whitsitt Chapel. It was preceded by “Need a Favor” and the Lainey Wilson-assisted “Save Me,” which also topped the country charts.

Jelly will release his next single, “I Am Not Okay,” on Wednesday. It’ll be the first preview of his as-yet-untitled next album. Fans got a first listen when Jelly performed it live on The Voice‘s season 25 finale in May.

On the tour front, Jelly’s playing various festivals and opening for Morgan Wallen on Morgan’s One Night at a Time Tour as he readies to kick off his headlining Beautifully Broken Tour in August. Tickets are available now at jellyroll615.com.

You can presave “I Am Not Okay” now to hear it as soon as it arrives.


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Carly Pearce sets “Truck on Fire” on 'Tonight Show'

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Carly Pearce celebrated hummingbird release week with a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Donning a shiny gold dress, Carly took the late night show’s stage Monday to perform “Truck on Fire,” an uptempo and cheeky revenge anthem off her new album, which arrived Friday.

“Birds been talking up on the wire/ Spilling your secrets all over this town/ You and her, back road, pulling all-nighters/ Did you really think that I wouldn’t find out?/ Oh, so I found a little gas in a small red can/ Oh, last strike match flying out of my hand/ Liar, liar, truck on fire/ Flames rolling off of your Goodyear tires/ Burn, burn, you’re gonna learn/ Never should’ve put your lips on her/ Put your lips on her,” Carly declares in the chorus.

Of her 14-song record, Carly shares, “hummingbird is a deeply personal journey filled with heart, soul, and a good dose of humor. The process of creating this album was me reconstructing the way I see love and the way I see myself. From facing heartbreak, falling in love again, and gaining confidence, I’ve learned to embrace every part of my story.”

Hummingbird is available now wherever you enjoy music.

Carly’s currently on the road opening for Tim McGraw on his Standing Room Only Tour, with upcoming stops in Biloxi, Atlanta and Lexington. For tickets and a full list of dates, visit carlypearce.com.

Here’s the hummingbird track list:

“Country Music Made Me Do It”
“Truck on Fire”
“Still Blue”
“Heels Over Head”
“We Don't Fight Anymore” featuring Chris Stapleton
“Rock Paper Scissors”
“Oklahoma”
“My Place”
“Things I Don’t Chase”
“Woman to Woman”
“Fault Line”
“Pretty Please”
“Trust Issues”
“Hummingbird”

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News Daypop

U.N. Security Council endorses U.S. cease-fire proposal to end the war in Gaza

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The United Nations Security Council has endorsed President Biden’s step-by-step plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. NPR reports that fourteen members of the council voted in favor of the measure and only one — Russia — elected to abstain. Russia is one of the five permanent members of the Security Council with veto power over resolutions. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., said: “Today, we voted for peace.”

Nate Evans, spokesperson for the U.S. mission to the United Nations, said in a statement ahead of the vote that the plan would enable a pause in fighting, freeing of a number of hostages and an immediate surge in humanitarian assistance: “Israel has accepted this proposal and the Security Council has an opportunity to speak with one voice and call on Hamas to do the same. Doing so would help save lives and the suffering of civilians in Gaza as well as the hostages and their families. Council Members should not let this opportunity to pass by and must speak with one voice in support of this deal.”

President Biden announced on May 31 that Israel had proposed a three-part plan that would ultimately lead to a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, as well as the release of all hostages who have been held there since Oct. 7.  The plan sets out three phases starting with a six-week cease-fire, in which Hamas releases some hostages and Israel releases Palestinian prisoners. Hamas and Israel would then negotiate phase two — a permanent end to the war and Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. Hamas wants a guarantee of a permanent cease-fire now. The third phase is rebuilding Gaza after eight months of war that have left much of the territory in ruins.

Hamas released a statement following the vote saying they “welcome” what was included in the draft resolution “regarding a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.”

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News Daypop

Apple to launch new features, operating systems fueled by AI for iPhones, Macs, and iPads

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Apple introduced Apple Intelligence on Monday for its devices, including iPhone, Mac, and iPads, along with a much smarter digital assistant app Siri that also utilizes AI by using OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference hosted at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California that the latest version of Apple’s operating system will deliver customizable tools using generative AI for its devices.  . Language tools will be able to improve or summarize text, and image generators will supplement photos with extra adornment.

CEO Tim Cook said on Monday that Apple Intelligence is the “next big step for Apple,” the advance results from an agreement between Apple and OpenAI, the firm behind popular text bot ChatGPT.  Besides being operational on Apple’s mobile operating system iOS 18, Apple Intelligence will be used on the iPadOS 18 used by iPads, and it will be available in the newest planned release of Apple’s operating system, macOS Sequoia.

AApple released developer versions Monday, and the new operating systems and features will be available for public preview next month. Final versions will launch for everyone once fully finished in the fall. A revamped Siri will carry out extended conversations and aid in intricate tasks, drawing on generative chat technology to improve its language comprehension and retain context from previous requests, the company said. Other AI features include Siri recalling a picture taken years ago on the device or answering detailed questions about the weather, the news or trivia. Over time, Siri could learn the user’ preferences and respond accordingly.

Cook said during the keynote: “As we look to build in these incredible new capabilities, we want to ensure that the outcome reflects the principles at the core of our products, it has to be powerful enough to help with the things that matter most to you. It has to be intuitive and easy to use. It has to be deeply integrated into your product experiences. Most importantly, it has to understand you and be grounded in your personal context, like your routine, your relationships, your communications, and more. And, of course, it has to be built with privacy, from the ground up.”

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Jon Pardi says first child, Presley, is going to be “obsessed” with new baby

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Jon Pardi and his wife, Summer, are expecting their second baby girl soon, and they’re ready for their 1-year-old, Presley, to be a big sister.

“She’s got a lot of baby dolls. She likes her baby dolls [and] carrying it around. Will we let her carry the baby? No, not whatsoever. But I think she’s gonna be obsessed with the new baby girl,” Jon tells ABC Audio. “I’m excited to have two of ’em running around.”

With one on the way and another very active, Jon and Summer are about to have their hands full.

“Presley’s getting crazy. It’s like [we’re on] full watch now. You just got to be on it, or she’ll be, like, fall off a stair or something,” the “Heartache on the Dance Floor” singer shares. “She’s always climbing. It’s like we’re just walking around following a kid now.”

While an estimated due date hasn’t been revealed, Jon recently told ET that “No. 2 is ready to go.” “Summer’s ready to get it out, you know? She’s at the uncomfortable parts of pregnancy,” he says.

To grab tickets to an upcoming Jon concert, head to his website.

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Country Daypop

See Luke Combs’ video for “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” from ‘Twisters: The Album’ sountrack

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Luke Combs dropped the music video for the song “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma”, taken off the movie soundtrack to ‘Twisters: The Album’. The new film is a standalone sequel to the 1996 movie Twister, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell as storm chasers weathering “a once in a generation tornado outbreak” in Oklahoma.

Twisters: The Album features a star-studded list of country artists including Jelly Roll, Shania Twain, Thomas Rhett, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Kane Brown, Bailey Zimmerman, Tyler Childers, BRELAND, Wyatt Flores, Tucker Wetmore, and more. You can check the full artist lineup on Twisters: The Album‘s Instagram page.

The video for “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma” features footage from Twisters, showing Combs performing and driving in a storm.  Check out the video: here.

Twisters: The Album will drop on Friday, July 19th coinciding with the theatrical release of the film; you can preorder/presave- here.

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Pop Daypop

Dasha to make Grand Ole Opry Debut on June 15

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Country-pop sensation Dasha will make her Grand Ole Opry stage debut on Saturday, June 15 in Nashville, TN, where she’ll perform her smash single “Austin” as well as additional music from her 2024 album What Happens Now?

Dasha will join the ranks of artists like Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Lady A, Blake Shelton and many more who have graced the stage of Grand Ole Opry. Said Dasha: “I’ve been thinking about the moment that I might get my chance to step into the Opry circle since I came to Nashville for the first time when I was 13. To be asked to be a small part of country music culture, where so many artists I look up to have stood, is such an honor.”

Dasha’s viral hit “Austin” has over 10 billion views on TikTok, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and peaking at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100. She recently performed at the 2024 CMT Awards, as well as Stagecoach, Hangout Music Festival, and is next set to appear at CMA Fest and Lollapalooza this summer

Tickets to see Dasha at the Grand Ole Opry are available for purchase HERE.

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Country Daypop

Dasha to make Grand Ole Opry Debut on June 15

Exterior building and grounds of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Nashville^ Tennessee^ USA - November 7^ 2021

Country-pop sensation Dasha will make her Grand Ole Opry stage debut on Saturday, June 15 in Nashville, TN, where she’ll perform her smash single “Austin” as well as additional music from her 2024 album What Happens Now?

Dasha will join the ranks of artists like Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Combs, Lady A, Blake Shelton and many more who have graced the stage of Grand Ole Opry. Said Dasha: “I’ve been thinking about the moment that I might get my chance to step into the Opry circle since I came to Nashville for the first time when I was 13. To be asked to be a small part of country music culture, where so many artists I look up to have stood, is such an honor.”

Dasha’s viral hit “Austin” has over 10 billion views on TikTok, reaching #5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and peaking at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100. She recently performed at the 2024 CMT Awards, as well as Stagecoach, Hangout Music Festival, and is next set to appear at CMA Fest and Lollapalooza this summer

Tickets to see Dasha at the Grand Ole Opry are available for purchase HERE.

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Selena Gomez reveals ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ spinoff first-look photos, title

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The ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ reboot has an official title: Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, and ahead of the release of the revival this fall, series star Selena Gomez (who’ll be returning as Alex Russo) shared a sneak peek of the series

During the ABC and Disney Upfronts event at the Javits Center in New York City, Gomez (also the show’s executive producer) shared how “excited” she was for the upcoming project, saying: “Sometimes, something magical happens when you do get to go home again.” Disney dropped the first photos from Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, which sees Gomez alongside her TV sibling David Henrie (reprising his role as Justin Russo) holding their wands up, hinting at a return to their magical roots.  A second image showed the duo with other leads from the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot, including Janice LeAnn Brown, Mimi Gianopulos, Alkaio Thiele, and Max Matenko.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will be released 12 years after the original Disney Channel series wrapped its four-season run. According to an official synopsis, the show follow Justin, “who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman, and Milo.” However, Justin’s plans for normalcy are put into jeopardy when Alex brings Billie (LeAnn Brown) to him for help with magical training, and “Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities—and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.”

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+ later this year.

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Go Country 105

Nashville notes: Album news from Avery Anna + Danielle Bradbery

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Warner Music Nashville’s Avery Anna is dropping her debut album, Breakup Over Breakfast, on July 19. “This album means so much to me. It's very personal and nerve wracking for me to release it into the world and show that side of myself but I'm ready to rock out, sob, sing, and connect. It's a little bit of everything that I love – rock, acoustic singer/songwriter, pop, country – all the kinds of music that have served as the soundtrack to my life over the past couple of years,” shares Avery. The record’s title track is out now.

Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson appeared on the CMA Close Up Stage in Nashville for a sit-down conversation during CMA Fest. If you missed the interview, you can catch them now on CMA’s TalkShopLive channel.
 
Danielle Bradbery has announced that she’s releasing her new self-titled album, Danielle, on Sept. 6. Its latest preview, “Broken Boy,” is out now. While you wait, you can preorder and presave the record to hear it as soon as it drops. 


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